Older people news
Funding boost for carers of hospital patients
Published on Friday 9 March 2012
Two Edinburgh projects that provide support and assistance for older carers have received a major funding boost.
Nice and kneesy does it for Edinburgh care home residents
Thursday 8 March 2012
Residents at an Edinburgh care home are set to become even closer knit friends after being donated specially made knee blankets and shawls.
Drumbrae Library Hub makes history
Tuesday 31 January 2012
The newest public library in the United Kingdom welcomed its first book lovers today.
Health and social care funding boost for voluntary organisations
Thursday 22 December 2011
More older people in Edinburgh will be able to heat their homes this winter after nearly £553,000 was handed out to voluntary organisations this week in the capital.
Home care overnight service set to expand
Wednesday 14 December 2011
The number of older and vulnerable people in Edinburgh receiving care in their own home through the night is set to increase dramatically.
Paving the way for new Edinburgh care home
Thursday 10 November 2011
A ceremony to mark work starting on Edinburgh’s latest state-of-the-art care home took place this morning (10 November).
Older People Get Hi-Tech At National Conference
Monday 24 October 2011
Video conferencing and Twitter will play a major part in a national conference for older people in Edinburgh today (Tuesday 25 October).
Museums project brings history alive
Wednesday 5 October 2011
A new venture is set to enrich the lives of the city’s older people as Edinburgh Museums & Galleries bring their collections to those across the Capital.
Work set to start on city's latest care home
Thursday 15 September 2011
Work on the City of Edinburgh Council’s latest state of the art care home will begin next month after planning permission was granted.
New care home puts residents first
Tuesday 13 September 2011
The latest state-of-the-art care home commissioned by the City of Edinburgh Council officially opened its doors today (Tuesday 13 September).
Increase in care at home providers in Edinburgh
Tuesday 30 August 2011
The number of organisations providing care at home for people with increasingly complex needs is more than doubling in Edinburgh.
Street art mural unveiled at Drumbrae
Friday 1 July 2011
The result of an innovative community arts project which has transformed a building site hoarding in west Edinburgh has been officially unveiled today (1 July).
Gearing up for older people's Day of Action
Thursday 9 June 2011
From mature Latin dancing to singing and exercise – older people, families and carers are invited to attend a special event next week, which is sure to get pulses racing.
Sports Day fun for care home residents
Wednesday 1 June 2011
Residents at an Edinburgh care home are gearing up for next year’s Olympics by taking part in their own Sports Day today (1 June).
Pensioners' brush strokes go on public display
Thursday 19 May 2011
Older people from a City of Edinburgh Council day centre will be showing off their artistic talents at a special exhibition.
Tower residents have a right old Royal 'knees up'
Tuesday 26 April 2011
Residents from The Tower Care Home have been celebrating with a month-long Royal Wedding extravaganza.
Pupils go that eggstra mile for care home party
Wednesday 6 April 2011
A special Easter eggstravaganza party is being held for an Edinburgh care home by big-hearted pupils from Drummond Community High School.
Props help educate older people on the dangers which lurk in the home
Monday 21 March 2011
Lawnmowers and television sets are just some of the props being used to educate older people and their carers on the dangers of electrical equipment in the home.
Council progresses tender for care at home services
Tuesday 22 February 2011
Work to review contracts worth £16m for services to support older people and people with physical disabilities has moved to the next stage.
Top European award for minority carers
Friday 11 February 2011
A charity organisation for minority ethnic carers which is funded by the City of Edinburgh Council and NHS Lothian has won a top European award.
School pupils provide inspiration for new care home
Monday 24 January 2011
Local school children are being tasked with drawing up with potential names for Edinburgh's latest state-of-the-art care home.
Show your community spirit in winter weather
Thursday 2 December 2010
The public in Edinburgh are being urged to check on vulnerable neighbours as the snow and freezing weather continues.
Silver lining for day centre anniversary
Tuesday 19 October 2010
One of the Capital's longest-running day centres is celebrating its 25th anniversary today (19 October 2010).
'Get Up and Go' winners announced
Thursday 23 September 2010
Projects encouraging older people in Edinburgh to take part in new activities have been recognised for their outstanding achievements.
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